SH-2 157 Crab Claw Nebula

it was a fantastic week, 7 days in a row with clear skies and close to full moon - a very rare experience at my place :) starting with my previous image (dark shark) i moved on to another target on my bucket list, the beautiful crab claw nebula.

 

camera: ToupTek ATR533C

mount: Skywatcher HEQ5Pro

scope: Skywatcher Esprit ED80

RGB: 90x60sec @gain 100 and 1x1 binning, cooled to -10°C

Ha: 160x180sec @gain 100 and 1x1 binning, cooled to -10°C

 

stacking and editing in APP, SIRIL and Affinity 2

 

shot in two nights close to new moon under a bortle 5+ sky

Done